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Chapter 9.43 — ACCESSORY WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS

Yucca Valley Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Yucca Valley

9.43.010: PURPOSE:

As allowed by Government Code section 65893, the purpose of this chapter is to provide a uniform and comprehensive set of standards for the placement of accessory wind energy systems on parcels in order to encourage the generation of electricity for on site use, thereby reducing the consumption of electrical power supplied by utility companies. These regulations are intended to ensure that accessory wind energy systems are designed and located in a manner that minimizes visual and safety impacts on the surrounding community. (Ord. 254, 12-16-2014)

9.43.020: APPLICABILITY:

This chapter provides development standards for accessory wind energy systems. (Ord. 254, 12-16-2014)

9.43.030: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:

A. Number Of Wind Energy Systems: Only one unit per parcel shall be allowed with a minimum one acre lot size. B. Maximum Tower Height: The tower height limitations in table 3-25 of this section (maximum tower heights for accessory wind energy systems) shall apply to all accessory wind energy systems, provided that the application for a system includes evidence that the proposed height does not exceed the height recommended by the manufacturer or distributor of the system.

TABLE 3-25

MAXIMUM TOWER HEIGHTS AND MINIMUM

PARCEL SIZE FOR ACCESSORY WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS

Zoning District Minimum
Parcel Size		 Maximum
Tower Height
OS Open space 1 acre 52.5 feet
R-HR Residential-hillside reserve district 1 acre 52.5 feet
RL Rural living district 1 acre 52.5 feet
RS Single-family residential district 1 acre 52.5 feet
RM Multi-family residential district 1 acre 52.5 feet
All other land use districts 1 acre 52.5 feet

C. Setbacks: The minimum setback from any property line shall be equal to the system height.

D. Climbing Apparatus: Climbing apparatus shall be located at least twelve feet (12') above the ground, and the tower shall be designed to prevent climbing within the first twelve feet (12').

E. Lighting: Tower structure lighting shall be prohibited unless required by another code or regulation.

F. Noise: The noise performance standards in section 9.34.080, "Noise", of this article 3, shall apply, except during short term events (e.g., utility outages, windstorms, etc.).

G. Visual Effects: An accessory wind energy system shall not substantially obstruct views of adjacent property owners.

H. Location: An accessory wind energy system shall not be placed or constructed where otherwise prohibited by the terms of any easement.

  • I. Turbine Certification: The system's turbine shall be approved or shall have been approved by the California

energy commission or certified by a national program (i.e., national electrical code (NEC), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and Underwriters Laboratories (UL)).

J. Engineering Analysis: The application shall include standard drawings and an engineering analysis of the system's tower, showing compliance with the California building code and certification by a professional mechanical, structural, or civil engineer licensed by the state.

  • K. Compliance With Aviation Law: The system shall comply with all applicable federal aviation administration 1

  • requirements and the state aeronautics act .

L. Compliance With Electrical Code: The application shall include a line drawing of the electrical components of the system detail to allow for a determination that the installation conforms to the national electric code.

M. Reduction In On Site Electricity Consumption: The system shall be used primarily to reduce on site consumption of electricity. (Ord. 254, 12-16-2014)

Notes

1 1. PUC § 21001 et seq.

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  1. Chapter 9.01 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
  2. Chapter 9.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  3. Chapter 9.03 — NONCONFORMING LOTS, STRUCTURES, AND USES
  4. Chapter 9.05 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
  5. Chapter 9.06 — LAND USE STANDARDS AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
  6. Chapter 9.07 — RESIDENTIAL AND HILLSIDE RESERVE DISTRICTS
  7. Chapter 9.09 — COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
  8. Chapter 9.10 — INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
  9. Chapter 9.12 — PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS
  10. Chapter 9.13 — SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICTS
  11. Chapter 9.14 — STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES IN …
  12. Chapter 9.15 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS
  13. Chapter 9.16 — AIRPORT SAFETY OVERLAY DISTRICT
  14. Chapter 9.17 — FIRE SAFETY OVERLAY DISTRICT
  15. Chapter 9.18 — FLOODPLAIN SAFETY OVERLAY DISTRICT
  16. Chapter 9.19 — GEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC HAZARDS OVERLAY DISTRICT
  17. Chapter 9.20 — HILLSIDE OVERLAY DISTRICT
  18. Chapter 9.21 — LARGE ANIMAL OVERLAY DISTRICT
  19. Chapter 9.22 — SPECIFIC PLAN OVERLAY DISTRICT
  20. Chapter 9.23 — SENIOR MOBILEHOME PARK OVERLAY DISTRICT
  21. Chapter 9.30 — DEDICATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
  22. Chapter 9.31 — GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  23. Chapter 9.32 — LANDSCAPING AND WATER CONSERVATION
  24. Chapter 9.33 — PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
  25. Chapter 9.34 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
  26. Chapter 9.35 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
  27. Chapter 9.37 — SOIL EROSION AND DUST CONTROL
  28. Chapter 9.38 — TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENTS
  29. Chapter 9.39 — TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES
  30. Chapter 9.40 — SURFACE MINING AND LAND RECLAMATION
  31. Chapter 9.41 — TRIP REDUCTION REQUIREMENTS
  32. Chapter 9.42 — ACCESSORY SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
  33. Chapter 9.43 — ACCESSORY WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS
  34. Chapter 9.44 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
  35. Chapter 9.45 — CEMETERIES
  36. Chapter 9.46 — RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION FACILITIES
  37. Chapter 9.47 — DENSITY BONUS
  38. Chapter 9.48 — EMERGENCY TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SINGLE ROOM …
  39. Chapter 9.51 — DEDICATION OF LAND FOR PARK AND RECREATION PURP…
  40. Chapter 9.55 — SIDEWALK VENDING
  41. Chapter 9.56 — REMOVAL OF WESTERN JOSHUA TREES
  42. Chapter 9.60 — PERMIT PROCEDURES; GENERAL PROVISIONS
  43. Chapter 9.61 — APPLICATION PROCESSING PROCEDURES
  44. Chapter 9.62 — AMENDMENTS TO DEVELOPMENT CODE AND ZONE CHANGES
  45. Chapter 9.63 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
  46. Chapter 9.64 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  47. Chapter 9.65 — GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
  48. Chapter 9.66 — LAND USE COMPLIANCE REVIEW
  49. Chapter 9.67 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
  50. Chapter 9.68 — SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW
  51. Chapter 9.69 — SPECIAL USE PERMITS
  52. Chapter 9.70 — SPECIFIC PLANS
  53. Chapter 9.71 — TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT
  54. Chapter 9.72 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
  55. Chapter 9.73 — VARIANCE REVIEW
  56. Chapter 9.74 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
  57. Chapter 9.80 — ADMINISTRATION; GENERAL
  58. Chapter 9.81 — APPEALS
  59. Chapter 9.82 — ENFORCEMENT AND VIOLATIONS
  60. Chapter 9.83 — PERMIT AMENDMENTS
  61. Chapter 9.84 — PERMIT REVOCATIONS
  62. Chapter 9.85 — PUBLIC NOTICES AND HEARINGS
  63. Chapter 9.86 — TIME LIMITATIONS AND TIME EXTENSIONS
  64. Chapter 9.90 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  65. Chapter 9.91 — TENTATIVE MAP FILING AND PROCEDURES
  66. Chapter 9.92 — PARCEL MAPS AND FINAL MAPS
  67. Chapter 9.93 — ADDITIONAL SUBDIVISION PROCEDURES
  68. Chapter 9.94 — DEDICATION AND EXACTIONS
  69. Chapter 9.95 — SUBDIVISION DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
  70. Chapter 9.96 — IMPROVEMENT PLANS, INSTALLATION, AND SECURITY
  71. Chapter 9.97 — SOILS REPORT
  72. Chapter 9.99 — DEFINITIONS OF WORDS AND TERMS

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